Taylor Benavides

Taylor Benavides is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacotherapy at the UNT System College of Pharmacy, part of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He holds a PharmD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and completed a 2-year pharmacotherapy residency with a focus on internal medicine.

His research interests span infectious diseases, cardiology, and anticoagulation therapy, with particular expertise in oral/parenteral anticoagulation, drug interactions in HIV patients, and antibiotic stewardship. He has contributed to studies on fluoroquinolone breakpoints, antifungal pharmacokinetics, and mentorship programs for pharmacy trainees.

Notable research trends include analysis of drug interactions in complex patient populations, optimization of antifungal therapies, and innovative approaches to pharmacy career development. His work emphasizes clinical applications of pharmacotherapy in managing coagulation disorders and infectious diseases.

Benavides has published 7 peer-reviewed articles between 2020-2023, focusing on clinical pharmacy practice, drug interaction studies, and healthcare education. Collaborations have included research on HIV treatment, UTI management, and mentorship frameworks for postgraduate training.